Mirror Image
CHAPTER 1
After the incident with the Silence Canton Everett Delaware The Third had become the FBI go to guy for all incidents involving the unexplained, the paranormal and aliens. He enjoyed it and was thankful to the Doctor for all he had done for him. After all how many gay men worked in such a high and important position in early 1970s America? Since seeing off the Silence Canton had dealt with Wirrin, Autons, Zygons and the Silurians to name just a few. But Canton was about face about to face one of the greatest threats to the planet. Canton was about to get involved with UNIT. Canton was about to face the Scard. UNIT had been keeping an eye on Canton for a while (they are international remember!). They had the Doctor and Jo Grant helping them back in the UK (remember this is in the 70s) but UNIT US needed help from someone special to deal with one of their biggest challenges ever.
It was 7:00 am and Cantons apartment was still dark. He was alone in the apartment after he'd split up with Mike Perry , his long term boyfriend, a few weeks ago. He'd had a late night last night would have stayed in bed for a lot longer had it not been for the fact that his landline had started ringing. The landline in Cantons apartment rang as he stumbled out of bed to reach the phone. Expecting it to be the FBI with his latest task he answered saying "OK what do you want from me this time."
"Hello, are you Mr Delaware? I'm Brigadier Mina Anderson leader of the US branch of UNIT." replied the voice on the other end of the phone.
Canton shifted still not properly awake yet "Yeah Mina this is Canton. So what is UNIT doing ringing me this early?" Canton had heard a few stories of UNIT from people at the FBI but he was never entirely sure if they were real.
"Ahh Mr Delaware good to speak to you. UNIT needs your help on an issue of vital importance. We know you have experience with what we deal in. We know you've met the Doctor." explained Mina somewhat enigmatically.
Canton sat bolt upright at the mention of the Doctor. He was instantly convinced to go. "First it's Canton not Mr Delaware. But yes I'll be willing to help you out so how soon do you need me?"
"Excellent Canton. One of our soldier boys shall be at your place with your transport in half an hour. Make sure you're ready we don't like to be kept waiting." She stated authoritatively before hanging up.
Canton placed the phone down and was left with a feeling that something big was about to happen to him. He wondered if that could be one of the important phone calls in his life.
Canton opened his door half an hour and was greeted by a tall UNIT soldier with dark brown hair, light brown eyes and an athletic physique. This was Private Hudson. Private Hudson escorted Canton to a UNIT jeep headed for UNIT US HQ. Canton asked Hudson to fill him in on the mission but he'd been instructed not to tell Canton anything. However Canton could see in his eyes that he wanted to tell him everything. In the back of the jeep Canton began to see parallels with the journey that had lead to his meeting with the Doctor.
They arrived at UNIT US HQ Private Hudson had to undergo all the usual routine security checks. Fortunately Canton had been given a visitor security pass to allow him in. When they eventually finished at security Private Hudson escorted Canton to his debriefing. Canton was to be debriefed in a swanky board room to be debriefed where Brigadier Mina Anderson was waiting for him. Mina Anderson was a slim Afro-American woman with short black hair. Canton was surprised to find UNIT US was run by a black woman but he didn't really care so long as she was good at her job.
Mina got up from her chair to great Canton."Canton good to finally met you in flesh. I assume your journey was alright?" She then turned to Private Hudson. "Hudson you can leave us now but wait outside for us when we have finished."
Private Hudson saluted and walked out with a "Yes Mama."
Canton now answered the question that had been left hanging for him. "Yeah my journey was fine. What do you mean finally met me? We only talked less than an hour ago."
"Ahh we in UNIT have been keeping tabs on you. You're one of our nations best spies, investigators, alien experts and all round protectors from interplanetary threats. We've been waiting for a case to use you on" she explained.
Canton was very flattered but he was still unsure why they needed him specifically.
"Ok so I get I'm one of Americas greatest heroes but what's special about this case? Why me?"
Mina let out a small laugh "This case has been baffling all of our best people we need a new perspective on it who better than 'Americas greatest hero'. We need someone to help us and you seem like the best fit."
"You do know I'm gay don't you?" Canton kicked himself for saying that but he knew he had to ask after how the FBI took it. He didn't want to get involved only to be kicked out. Particularly as he was starting to think how good looking Private Hudson was
Mina smiled and let out a little laugh "So long as you're good UNIT doesn't care really care who you love. As you may have noticed the head of UNIT US is a black woman!"
Mina and Canton both laughed at that. Canton thought that he liked these people already. He was glad he had said yes to the phone call.
I hope everyone liked that please leave a review letting me know your thoughts. For me it was important to set up Canton getting involved with UNIT before introducing the monsters. But don't worry if you want monsters the Scard are on their way soon in the next chapter! This story is going to be my first to feature original monsters so I'm hoping I get them right! If anyone has any questions please review or PM.